Hazel Crest May Consider Graffiti Removal Ordinance
Hazel Crest officials may draft an ordinance setting a time limit for removing graffiti on private property after resident complaints. Police Chief Fee says no current law exists. Village President Roche urges quick removal. A separate plan aims to revamp Richton Park Governors Plaza, with financing and tax concerns due to Cook Will county disparity.
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Hazel Crest
Gregory Washington
Raymond Richmond
Peter Fee
Fee
Sol Roche
Robin Bair
Richton Park
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Sauk Trail
Governors Highway
Ames
David Niemeyer
Cook
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Orland Park Eyes Purchase Of 11.3 Acre Scenic Parcel
The village board plans an appraisal and negotiations to buy 11.3 acres on the north side of 159th Street near Park Hill Drive and 89th Avenue. The Thompson Horse Farm’s 6.3 acres and the Polkow family’s 5 acres would be combined for the sale as two families relocate.
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Polkow
Crete Township to reappoint economic lead and hire Goebig
Tinley Park officials unanimously approve restoring the economic development coordinator role and appoint Michael Goebig with a 34000 annual salary. The village board backed the move after the Finance and Economic Development Committee reviewed nearly three dozen applications.
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Tinley Park
Michael Goebig
Patrick Rea
Finance and Economic Development Committee
Goebig
Edward Zabrocki
Bloom Township district approves 29.7 million budget and seeks tax increase
Bloom District 206 officials adopt a balanced 29.7 million dollar budget with 2.2 million in cuts from last year and nearly 7 million in cumulative cuts over recent years. They plan a November referendum and hold an August 28 meeting to discuss it.
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Bloom District 206
District 206
Oliver Alexander
Alexander
Frivolous chase over anonymous letters bogs Steger leaders
Arthur B. Holecek criticizes Mayor Louis Sherman and village attorney F. Burkey for pursuing possible legal action over anonymous letters while questioning the legitimacy and cost of the village’s leadership. He notes past disputes and alleges wasteful spending and a false crime rate claim.
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Louis) Sherman
Star
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Tieri
Hessel
Good article about exchange students and relations
The author, a Chinese student in the United States, praises a Star article by David Curran about exchange students with homeland and Governor State University. The piece highlights many minorities and argues closer U.S. China ties foster better relations and mutual understanding.
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U.S.A
David) Curran
Governor State University
China
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